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Reaching my 2015 Fitness Goals with TomTom Cardio Watch

Huffing and puffing on the treadmill multiple times a week is tiresome! In fact, it doesn’t have to be on the treadmill at all; for me, any and all cardio work in general can get exhausting and makes me wonder what the point is in torturing myself for 30 minutes every day! Strength training has always been my forte when it comes to fitness, but the truth is that cardio work is one of the most important aspects to losing weight. I can strengthen and tone my muscle all that I want, but cardio is responsible for getting my heart rate up and burning lots of calories and fat. Completing more cardio work is the biggest part of my 2015 fitness goals, but I certainly can’t do it alone. That’s why I plan on using the TomTom Runner Cardio GPS watch to help get me there. Read on for my five-move cardio workout and to learn how cardio helps you lose weight.

First for the science behind the fitness:

Cardio helps me achieve my target heart rate zone.Finding my target heart rate is important because that’s when my blood is pumping, I’m breathing and sweating hard, and I’m burning the maximum amount of calories. I need cardio to get my heart beating fast and pumping blood throughout my body. Weight training alone will not result in burning the fat or calories I’m aiming for with my 2015 fitness goals because with weight training, I’m not working my entire body at once. Unfortunately, fat cannot be burned in target areas; it burns evenly throughout the body via cardio!

The TomTom Runner Cardio GPS watch I’m wearing in the photos above and below has a built-in heart rate monitor so I can get the most of any and all my runs. I can see where my heart rate is at so I can add intensity if needed! Speaking of adding intensity…

With cardio, I can easily add intensity to increase my caloric burn. If I take a peek at my TomTom Runner Cardio GPS watch while I’m out for a jog and notice that my heart rate isn’t where I want it to be, I’ll know that I need to add intensity to my workout. That can mean adding weights, switching to a faster pace or switching to more difficult terrain. It doesn’t take much to kick cardio into overdrive and burn those extra calories! The TomTom Runner Cardio GPS watch even measures my pace so that I know at a glance whether or not I need to speed up.

Cardio adds to my caloric deficit. Because I can burn so many more calories with cardio, it adds to my overall calorie deficit, which means I won’t have to cut as many calories out of my diet! The TomTom Runner Cardio GPS watch can even tell me how far I’ve run, how much time has elapsed and how much time is remaining so that I can get a better idea of how long I need to run to afford that yummy cheesecake awaiting me at home.

I can do cardio most days of the week. Another great aspect to cardio is that I don’t have to worry too much about injury or overtraining my body like I have to with weight training. The body doesn’t take long to recover from cardio work. In fact, I might even take a longer or different from usual route next time; it’ll singe some extra fat and the TomTom Runner Cardio GPS watch has a built-in GPS in case I get lost. What more could I ask for in wearable technology?

What are some of your fitness goals for 2015? Share with me in the comments below so we can reach our goals together. Use the hashtag #GiveAGoal and tag @TomTomUSA on your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and give Skinny Mom and TomTom a follow!

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I started my fitness journey in 2012. I lost 40 pounds working out and eating healthy. Last year I had to have a hysterectomy and since my surgery (November 2013) I have been dealing with depression and just haven’t been reaching those continued goals that I set myself having. My goal for 2015 is to get back in the shape I was in, increase my cardio and get those abs that I have hidden. I would love to win this as it would help me keep better track at those goals.

emhayes05

My 2015 fitness goal is to be able to run a half-marathon!! I am dedicated fitness enthusiast and would so need a fabulous watch to help me meet my goals. I weight train 3x/week and run 3x/ week on opposite days. I just reached my longest distance of 5 miles and can’t wait to keep on going! This watch would be a huge blessing 🙂 *Fingers crossed* Thanks for the opportunity to win!! xoxo

Continuing to regain my health and fitness and active life after completing and graduating from the local Cardiac Wellness Program.#GiveAGoal Been fighting cancer for over six years successfully. Dealing with hypertension, depression, sleep apnea and plantar fasciitis. Not stopping now!!!

Hoping a watch like this could make its way to me and give me the motivation I need to lose the last of the baby weight and get in shape again!

Emmykelley03

It will be good for my half marathon training!!! Time to get fit

Emmykelley03

LOVE IT

taylorkrussell

My goal for 2015 is to compete in an NPC Bikini Competition! The biggest challenge for me has been cardio, but I am learning to love it! Thank you for this opportunity! 🙂

codyisageek

Love the watch! It would be the perfect motivation tool for me to lose weight. I’ve been trying, and giving up, over and over for a couple years. My goal for 2015 is to start a fitness and nutrition plan and STICK TO IT. That’s always been the hardest part, sticking with it.

I need to tone up and slim down. Work schedule and medication in 2014 led to my fitness routine slipping and extra weight gain. Now that I’m off the medicine and refocused on me (and not killing myself for work), I’m excited to get back to my goal weight.

tuttech

Toning up all over. Running my first 10k race I n 2015.

dalemma

In 2013 I was able to lose 80 lbs toward my fitness goal, but 2014 was a tough year and put some back on. Looking forward to 2015 to get back on track to get to my fitness goal of being able to complete at least a half marathon.

2014 for me was about facing fears and making changes. I set a goal of one 5k per month and ended adding one extra. I lost 50 pounds over the year. 2015 is going to be 10 k, 15k, and at least one half marathon. Just typing that is scary, but as I have proved to myself, it’s possible.

I’m working on a better, healthier me. I’m hoping to build more lean muscle. I’m also working on creating a healthier lifestyle in general for my family. I want to instill in them healthy habits for life.

In 2014 I started running for the first time so for the year 2015 I am hoping to improve my running skills by increasing my indurance, and improving my time. I have also started working on taking off some weight so I hope to continue doing this so I can end up healthy and strong.

I have been running for a couple of years and want to kick it up a notch. I’m training for my first half in April and just trying to get healthier in general. This watch could help me improve in both areas!

Jessieblue64

My fitness goal for 2015 is to get the fittest I have ever been and increase my 27 laps in 5 mins to 30+ laps in 5 mins!

My goal is to exercise regularly. I live near a gym, but I don’t have the motivation to go in the winter.

Sara whereatt

This is an awesome little treat for anyone!! And.so perfect!! My bestie and I have so many goals for this 2015 season I’m so excited!!! I used to be an avid runner…..then ya get married…have kids….now it’s had enough to find time to a shower let alone go.to.the gym!!! My bestie has been my rock to helping.me find time!! I would love.to win this for her. As awesome as I want to keep it haha she deserves this!!!